Just back from the 1st International Conference on the Cultural Significance of Fish held by the @ifmfish.bsky.social. Two days of great talks showcasing the cultural importance of salmon, eel and many others to communities across the world. Thanks to all the speakers and conference organisers 🐟💚

And the second: dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781...

Excited to see our two chapters out in the Routledge Handbook on Cultural Ecosystem Services! Open access too 👇

dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781...

I'm excited to share that our paper "Challenges and opportunities for integrating social science in a conservation nongovernmental organization" is now out in the Conservation Biology Special Issue looking at trends and future directions in the Conservation Social Sciences!

Thinking about salmon... A poem&artwork from my twin sister that I keep on my wall. It reminds me to be strong & have ‘sisu’ (a Finnish word for determination, grit, resilience and bravery when faced with adversity). ❤️ For everyone trying to make the world a better place:

The discussions in UK politics about migrants are hurting my heart.
Artwork by my sister Jessica Thornton Designs.

Had a great weekend at the Planet Local Summit in Bristol. Hearing about the amazing work around the world trying to change things for the better. It was a much needed pep talk for when I was feeling a bit overwhelmed 💚 A good reminder that there are SO many people working towards better futures!

There's a little creature snoozing under my desk...
#HappyMonday

This was the lovely view from my office today at WWT Slimbridge 😍 It never gets old!
#wetlands